Hey Megan!
Since we both have not yet seen season 2 of Stranger Things, I want to write about the episode I’m on in season 1. For season 1 episode 5 of stranger things, the relationships between several characters being to develop or transform. These relationships continually influence the events that transpire and the effects they have on the people involved. One primary relationship between Jonathan and Nancy begins to develop for the first time in the series. Next, the relational dynamic between Eleven, Mike, and Lucas appears to boil over in this episode, which brings about much uncertainty for future episodes. Through the aforementioned relationships, critical information about the series is revealed opening up many more questions for audiences to consider.
Jonathan and Nancy are finally seen working together in episode 5 to accomplish a goal. Their cooperation with one another is especially interesting considering their past. Earlier in season 1, Jonathan was caught secretly taking photos of Nancy and her group of friends at a party. Jonathan was scolded by Steve, Nancy's boyfriend, where he broke Jonathan's camera preventing him from continuing to do photography. Nonetheless, Jonathan and Nancy begin to work together to kill the supposed monster that they believe took Nancy's friend, Barbara, and Jonathan's brother, Will. In one key interaction between Jonathan and Nancy in the previous episode, Nancy describes the appearance of the creature they suspect of taking Barbara and Will. Jonathan then remembers the description of the creature that his mother, Joyce, gave him and realizes that the descriptions match up. Another aspect of their relationship concerns the future of Nancy and Steve's relationship. At this point in the show, it is difficult to determine which direction their relationship will go. Nancy is seen avoiding spending time with Steve and spending more time with Jonathan, which may lead viewers to consider a possible intimate relationship between Nancy and Jonathan. All things considered, Nancy and Jonathan's relationship definitely adds a special dynamic to the show that was not present before.
Another relationship that appears to be shifting dramatically is one that the exists between Eleven, Mike, and Lucas. For most of Eleven's appearances in the show, Lucas has expressed extreme discontent with her actions and intention. Lucas has trouble determining whether or not Eleven is actually making a concerted effort to find Will. Additionally, for the greater part of the show, Mike has been seen taking a liking to Eleven, which strains Mike's relationship with Lucas. Lucas continually expresses to Mike that Eleven should not even be present in their search for Will. In one particular scene, Mike and Lucas get into a fight over Eleven's intentions. Eleven then uses her psychic powers to push Lucas off of Mike. Lucas, after recovering consciousness, walks off visibly perturbed at Mike and Eleven; Eleven then disappears as well. Being the core friend group in the series, this incident may cause future tension, especially in critical situations.
It is excited to see how the creators form bonds between characters and the bonds that are formed may break previous ones. Nancy and Jonathan having a relationship is a bit of an unexpected twist, but also makes me excited for future events. Additionally, how Eleven gains the respect of Lucas future episodes also remains a mystery, but an exciting one at that. Finally, seeing the culmination of everyone’s relationships as the season approaches the end and as Will is ever so close to being found is definitely something I can look forward to.
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